The Fighting Seabees (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1944, The Fighting Seabees is an action, drama and war film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 100 minutes. “The thrilling story of America's supermen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Seabees stars John Wayne as Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan, Susan Hayward as Constance Chesley, Dennis O'Keefe as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow and William Frawley as Eddie Powers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Fighting Seabees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Seabees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Seabees tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Seabees (1944)?
- In US, The Fighting Seabees is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Seabees worth watching?
- The Fighting Seabees holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Seabees?
- The Fighting Seabees stars John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley and Leonid Kinskey.
- When was The Fighting Seabees released?
- The Fighting Seabees was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.